multiple points of view

Polylogos is a politically independent non-profit organisation, based in Cluj-Napoca. Through a series of formal and informal interviews with people from various sectors, it became increasingly clear to us that there are pockets in society, where, despite people working towards many of the same goals, their paths never cross. What’s worse is that many of our every-day heroes feel very much alone in their struggle for a better society.

Polylogos was born out of a perceived need for inclusive communities, bridging the gap between generations, sectors, religion, ethnicity and other societal cleavages. We believe that bridging these gaps will provide the space for a much needed exchange of knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned, which, in turn, will lead to stronger, cohesive and more resilient communities. 

Polylogos was also inspired by the apathy that many people express, towards their own lives and the democratic society in which they’re a part. We believe that this apathy partly comes from a lack of awareness of how or why they can and should get involved to make a positive difference in their communities – at local, national, European and global levels.

Trust in political elites, and in leaders in general, is generally low in Romania. This leads many, especially young people, to stay away from areas in which they would have to assume leadership. Leadership itself is often understood only in a formal and authoritarian sense. Politics is an especially difficult topic, as many people consider it to be dirty and corrupt by default, and therefore something “good people” must stay away from.

We want to address these needs by connecting people across divides and empowering a new generation of aspiring leaders, who are both willing and able to assume leadership, even in the most challenging circumstances.